Really looking forward to seeing examples of photos taken by photographers who purchase the lens, not just have a copy for evaluation. I've posted before, I'm not thrilled with the overall look of images from the ef 85mm 1.4L IS, though, mechanically, it performs well, achieving sharp focus, reasonably quickly. Just kind of flat results compared to similar lighting scenarios with the ef 85mm 1.2L II sold to buy the IS version.
(For comparison, what does "thrill" me? The ef 35mm f/1.4L II, the ef 135mm f/2L, the ef 85mm f/1.2L II which I sold, the Sigma 180mm f/2.8 Macro, the ef 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II...at times, when things come together just right, the ef 24-70mm f/2.8L II.)
Hopefully this newest 85mm will enter the ranks of Canon's best lenses.
But as great as it might be, I'm holding out for a more robust RF mount body, one that hopefully has a joystick as an alternative to touch screen AF point selection, two cards, a less punishing 4k crop factor, and better weather sealing.
Canon knows customers such as myself will be joining the RF club at some point! Very happy that serious portraiture is still a high priority.